MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

sa20a7aec4 (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects sa20a7aec4Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove sa20a7aec4 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2026-8560

What to do

Remove sa20a7aec4 from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
RubyGemssa20a7aec4`pkg:gem/sa20a7aec4`Other threats	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'sa20a7aec4' version 0.0.1 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This package is flagged as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The threat affects only the specific version 0.0.1 of the package.

Impact

The presence of malicious code in the RubyGems package 'sa20a7aec4' version 0.0.1 poses a risk of executing unauthorized or harmful code if the package is installed and used. This can lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious payload. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported, and the impact depends on whether the package is actually used in a given environment.

Defensive guidance

Avoid installing or using the RubyGems package 'sa20a7aec4' version 0.0.1. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to remove it from any environment where it is present and to rely on trusted sources for RubyGems packages. Monitor package sources and use supply chain security tools to detect and block malicious packages.

Summary

The RubyGems package named 'sa20a7aec4' at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code by the OpenSSF project and is listed in the malicious packages database (MAL-2026-8560). This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software. The package should be considered untrusted and avoided.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-m6c9-c4cr-h783 (opens in a new tab)

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